So I just happened to be upstairs at the computer on Monday when Elder Ethan Merrill's latest email popped up. So quick as a wink, I sent off a little reply, just in case he happened to still be logged in. Here is the following exchange:
Mom: - Hi son!!! Your email just popped up so I'm gonna say HI and WE LOVE YOU!!! And have a GREAT WEEK!!! love you lots! :) Mom
Elder Merrill - LOVE YOU TOO! HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK!
Mom - HOORAY!!! I will stop after this one because I know your time is limited, but it is totally AWESOME that we just happen to be on the computer at the same time! Good luck with your investigators this week and know that we are always keeping you in our hearts! I'll have to take a picture of cardboard Elder Merrill with us this week, I haven't done that since the wedding, lol. Take care son, we do love you so very much! oxox Love, Mom
Elder Merrill - Thanks for writing me. This is as close as it comes to a phone call on the mission. Thanks for always writing me, it's always a boost to get me through the week. I have to go to work soon yeah, but I want to thank you all for being such an awesome family! Remember, if you want to send me a package, send it about a month in advance of when you want me to receive it and it should come in time. If you need the address again, I'll send it to you. Love you Mom!
Mom - I KNOW, I love it! Yep, I am planning the next package now and hope to get it in the mail in the next week. Thank you son for being such an awesome son and missionary. You write us GREAT letters too and we love hearing from you. Say hi to your comp for us and take care! Love you SO MUCH! Love Mom
Elder Merrill - Awesome! Hmm, put some twix in there if that's ok. I don't know how chocolate will do going to another country, but we don't exactly have candy that's normal. Or good for that matter! But we do have oreos, so that's fun. I like the story about Sparky, but Kyle told me that Blacky may have died. Man...at least we still have one cat left. There are SO many dogs and cats here on the streets.
Mom - Yeah, I decided not to do chocolate because it will probably melt. Yes, poor Blacky has been gone for almost a month so that's not good. But that is the risk of being an outdoor cat and she was never gonna be an indoor cat. Is there another candy you like...starburst or sweet-tarts or something non-meltable? Yep, Sparky is still as crazy as ever. She REALLY likes her ice cubes and is always trying to steal mine and now, when someone gets ice from the kitchen freezer she will come running and you have to put a piece in her bowl of water. CRAZY! oxoxo
Elder Merrill - Aw. Well, that's fine. Yeah, just whatever seems good to put in a package. Starbursts are good but I'm not that into sweet-tarts really. Whatever seems good to you. Send me some nerds if you can and whatever else. Hmmm, how's Kyle doing with school and his senior year?
Mom - Ok, will definitely put somehting yummy in for you. Do you want more PB at all? Kyle is doing really great with his grades this year, so that is good. Too many girls texting him ALL the time but overall he is doing good. Dad just texted and said to tell you hi and he loves you too! Says stay cool and safe and thanks for your great work! Gosh, this is so COOL! What a great blessing that we are able to write like this today! Love you LOTS son!
Elder Merrill - Hey sweet! Yeah, put in some more peanut butter! Lol, that's typical with Kyle. Yeah, I'm having a small email chat with dad now too. If you want to send me one more email, I don't have much time left. Boy do I have a lot of walking to do for a P-day afternoon. I'll reply and then I'll go. Love you!
Mom - HOORAY that dad got to "talk" with you too! It's ok if you run out of time and can't answer anymore, it has just been an absolute joy to talk with you like this, an unexpected gift and one we treasure. Hpoe your feet and shoes are holding up well, lol. Great, I will send more PB, that will be fun to do. Keep hydrated!! Enjoy your day and know that we truly do keep you in our hearts and thoughts always and that we pray for you and your companion several times a day. I love you very much son! You are MY HERO and a tremendous blessing! WOOHOO! Love you! Mom
Elder Merrill - I get to reply! I'm gonna go after this though. Thanks for always thinking of me! My shoes and thirst are both good! I am so stoked that I got to have a chat like this! I know that while I have a long way to go still, I'll see you all again at the end of it. Have an awesome week and I'll see you again next Monday. Love to all! Bye!
Mom: - Hi son!!! Your email just popped up so I'm gonna say HI and WE LOVE YOU!!! And have a GREAT WEEK!!! love you lots! :) Mom
Elder Merrill - LOVE YOU TOO! HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK!
Mom - HOORAY!!! I will stop after this one because I know your time is limited, but it is totally AWESOME that we just happen to be on the computer at the same time! Good luck with your investigators this week and know that we are always keeping you in our hearts! I'll have to take a picture of cardboard Elder Merrill with us this week, I haven't done that since the wedding, lol. Take care son, we do love you so very much! oxox Love, Mom
Elder Merrill - Thanks for writing me. This is as close as it comes to a phone call on the mission. Thanks for always writing me, it's always a boost to get me through the week. I have to go to work soon yeah, but I want to thank you all for being such an awesome family! Remember, if you want to send me a package, send it about a month in advance of when you want me to receive it and it should come in time. If you need the address again, I'll send it to you. Love you Mom!
Mom - I KNOW, I love it! Yep, I am planning the next package now and hope to get it in the mail in the next week. Thank you son for being such an awesome son and missionary. You write us GREAT letters too and we love hearing from you. Say hi to your comp for us and take care! Love you SO MUCH! Love Mom
Elder Merrill - Awesome! Hmm, put some twix in there if that's ok. I don't know how chocolate will do going to another country, but we don't exactly have candy that's normal. Or good for that matter! But we do have oreos, so that's fun. I like the story about Sparky, but Kyle told me that Blacky may have died. Man...at least we still have one cat left. There are SO many dogs and cats here on the streets.
Mom - Yeah, I decided not to do chocolate because it will probably melt. Yes, poor Blacky has been gone for almost a month so that's not good. But that is the risk of being an outdoor cat and she was never gonna be an indoor cat. Is there another candy you like...starburst or sweet-tarts or something non-meltable? Yep, Sparky is still as crazy as ever. She REALLY likes her ice cubes and is always trying to steal mine and now, when someone gets ice from the kitchen freezer she will come running and you have to put a piece in her bowl of water. CRAZY! oxoxo
Elder Merrill - Aw. Well, that's fine. Yeah, just whatever seems good to put in a package. Starbursts are good but I'm not that into sweet-tarts really. Whatever seems good to you. Send me some nerds if you can and whatever else. Hmmm, how's Kyle doing with school and his senior year?
Mom - Ok, will definitely put somehting yummy in for you. Do you want more PB at all? Kyle is doing really great with his grades this year, so that is good. Too many girls texting him ALL the time but overall he is doing good. Dad just texted and said to tell you hi and he loves you too! Says stay cool and safe and thanks for your great work! Gosh, this is so COOL! What a great blessing that we are able to write like this today! Love you LOTS son!
Elder Merrill - Hey sweet! Yeah, put in some more peanut butter! Lol, that's typical with Kyle. Yeah, I'm having a small email chat with dad now too. If you want to send me one more email, I don't have much time left. Boy do I have a lot of walking to do for a P-day afternoon. I'll reply and then I'll go. Love you!
Mom - HOORAY that dad got to "talk" with you too! It's ok if you run out of time and can't answer anymore, it has just been an absolute joy to talk with you like this, an unexpected gift and one we treasure. Hpoe your feet and shoes are holding up well, lol. Great, I will send more PB, that will be fun to do. Keep hydrated!! Enjoy your day and know that we truly do keep you in our hearts and thoughts always and that we pray for you and your companion several times a day. I love you very much son! You are MY HERO and a tremendous blessing! WOOHOO! Love you! Mom
Elder Merrill - I get to reply! I'm gonna go after this though. Thanks for always thinking of me! My shoes and thirst are both good! I am so stoked that I got to have a chat like this! I know that while I have a long way to go still, I'll see you all again at the end of it. Have an awesome week and I'll see you again next Monday. Love to all! Bye!
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